Speedcal for 2001 GT auto

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I'm getting irratated! Dallas Mustang says they still don't have a Speedcal for the 2001-02 GT autos, and it's not very high on their priority, according to them. Seems they're having some difficulties cracking the new factory code. They're telling everyone to use a $250.00 plus $45.00 installation charge chip to recalibrate the speedo. Well, I don't want a chip! I'm already putting in a Transgo shifter and a Steeda Timing Adjuster, and don't want to pay $300.00 just to re-calibrate my speedo.

Anyone got any alternative sources for equipment to re-calibrate the speedo on a 2001-02 GT auto? I've got a set of Ford Racing 4.10 gears, but I,m holding off with the installation until a speedo cal solution comes along.

By the way, ran my new 2001 GT auto with 525 miles on it a couple of times at the track a few weeks ago. Think I may have messed up the launch by leaving the traction aid on. Did a mild burnout to clean the tires and noticed the car went sort of flat as I pulled to the line. Didn't think about the traction aid being on until later. Did this twice! On the two runs went 9.52 and 9.50 sec ETs in 1/8 th mile at about 76.5 mph with 2.25-2.28 60 ft times. Wonder if it would have done better if I had turned the traction aid off before the runs?

How much improvement in these times/mph can I expect with a Bassini x-pipe (no cats), Transgo shift kit, 4.10 gears, Steeda timing adjuster at 14 deg, K&N filter, 5w30 Mobil 1 oil, and running 93 octane pump gas? Will I need some sticky tires, ie, Drag Radials, to see full improvements? Do the drag radials come in a compatiable 17" diameter for our GT's? TIA